if you haven't noticed it yet...it was "superwoman" (who openly/adamantly delcares SHE'S A QATARI) who started this topic and other previous topics pertaining to other Qatari customs and beliefs.

And again, other posters do inject their sense of humour to lessen the tension. Sandeep do tells the truth as in India and in some part of China, the bride pays the dowry.

My (mother's) grandfather's relatives (in Macao) still practice this marriage tradition.

so, alkhor living, though we do understand that you are hurt by all this hullabaloos BUT do try to read and understand all posts before MAKING CONCLUSION that WE ARE MAKING FUN of your traditions...THANK YOU.